The Jimmy Akin Podcast #062 Can You Pray After Communion? - Jimmy Akin
Dec 2, 2025
Engaging in a lively debate, Jimmy Akin tackles the topic of prayer after Communion, disputing Fr. Casey Cole's claim that private prayer is inappropriate. He dives into Church documents that promote personal thanksgiving, highlighting the importance of individual reflection over mandatory singing. Akin points out practical issues with requiring everyone to sing and contends that Church guidelines allow for silent prayer. His conclusion advocates for a more flexible interpretation of post-Communion practices, emphasizing the value of personal connection in faith.
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GIRM Is Regulation, Not Doctrine
- The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) is a regulatory document, not a doctrinal teaching of the Church.
- Jimmy Akin warns against treating liturgical regulations as if they were matters of faith or doctrine.
Read Liturgical Texts Carefully
- Read liturgical texts slowly, carefully, and completely before asserting what they require.
- Avoid presenting disciplines as doctrine and be precise about what the law actually says.
Claim That Everyone Must Sing
- Father Casey Cole claimed private post-Communion prayer is inappropriate and that everyone must sing.
- Jimmy Akin identifies this as an overreach beyond what the liturgical text requires.